Clayton J.C Tan | June 9, 2010
Very often, when we’re too focused on “winning the battle” we lose sight of our original mission and end in mind. I’ve been reading articles after articles and reports after reports about the Gaza-Bound Aid Ship, and one thing has been troubling me - Has the “activist” lost sight of the original goal?
First Mavi Marmara was [...]
Clayton J.C Tan | March 1, 2010
Last Saturday was the much awaited Musical Charity Concert organized jointly by 13 Leo Clubs in Selangor. It was a very good musical show (should I call it romance or comedy?) put together by collective effort of schools, colleges and university students. While amateur in acting and stage performance, the show was indeed entertaining and [...]
Share on FacebookClayton J.C Tan | March 1, 2010
Looking through my postings, I realized that I haven’t written much about the Leo Club especially in the capacity of my role as the Regional Committee Chairperson for Leo Clubs in Region 5 (Selangor). Here’s something I’d like to share.
I’ve had a regional meeting with all the Leo Clubs in Selangor on 20 February. To [...]
Clayton J.C Tan | February 7, 2010
“I may not be best at anything or the most knowledgeable in organizing projects, but I believe the role of the leader is not to do the work hands-on but to provide directions, bring the team together and set good visions” - The phrase was not said in as many words but that was the [...]
Share on FacebookClayton J.C Tan | March 15, 2009
In view of overwhelming support from the public, we are embarking on the 7th Blind Leading the Blind Walk, on the 19th April 2009 which also takes place in MBPJ Civic Hall. The blind or visuall impaired will lead the sighted but blindfolded on the three kilometre walk, thus giving the sighted the opportunity to [...]
Share on FacebookClayton J.C Tan | January 15, 2009
Since I was on the topic of operations in charitable organizations. I’d like to discuss another controversial matter - “Should every single cent of the money collected form the public be donated or used for the mentioned cause?” In Lions and Leo Club, it’s usually very clear-cut; there’s a project fund where money comes from [...]
Share on FacebookClayton J.C Tan | January 15, 2009
Whenever I see an advertisement of a group of people carrying a mock-cheque in the newspapers, I’ll recall that day when one of my MBA coursemates commented “Organizations that carries mock-cheques in newspaper looks for nothing more than publicity, they’re not genuine is contributing”.
While this may be true for some organization especially some corporate companies [...]
